Zaxara, the Exemplary
$2.41
$2.41Legendary Creature — Nightmare Hydra
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#124
Current Rank
#126
Last Week
#70
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Zaxara, the Exemplary.
MTG Commander Gameplay | BRACKET 4 Matchup | Nicol Bolas | Mind Flayer | Necrobloom | Zaxara | EDH
MTG Commander Gameplay | BRACKET 4 | Nicol Bolas | Mind Flayer | Zaxara | Necrobloom | EDH Gameplay
That's Gonna Leave A Mark! High Power EDH (Bracket 4) Zaxara Vs. Lae'zel Vs. Pantlaza Vs. Vaevictis
MTG Commander Gameplay! Alesha V Xavier V Zaxara V Brallin/Shabraz! Does the bracket system matter?
Epic MTG Commander Battle! Final Fantasy’s Stiltzkin vs. Sidar Jabari vs. Zaxara vs. Phelddagrif!
Clean Fair Magic Commander Gameplay #7 | Guff vs. Runo vs. Zaxara vs. Kyler
Arin Hanson, DrLupo, Kyle Hill, *and* Jim TSF in one double episode! | Commander at Home Episode 54
The FAN-tom Menace | Game Knights 74 | Magic: The Gathering EDH Commander Gameplay
CEDH Gameplay, featuring a new commander. Nadu vs Thrasios/Yoshimaru vs Tymna/Kraum vs Zaxara
cEDH madness! What’s best? Tutors, mana, combos or life drain? Sisay-Zaxara-Thrasios/Vial-Talion
More Zaxara, the Exemplary VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
Inside Information+1% Synergy
$22.26
Cosmic Crucible+0% Synergy
$0.37
Shang-Chi, Martial Mentor+0% Synergy
$1.66
Training Regimen+0% Synergy
$0.21
Hidden Lair0% Synergy
$3.02
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zaxara, the Exemplary's abilities and overall game plan.
Hydroid Krasis+80% Synergy
$0.34
Unbound Flourishing+75% Synergy
$1.97
Primordial Hydra+63% Synergy
$1.41
Hungering Hydra+63% Synergy
$3.19
Voracious Hydra+61% Synergy
$4.55
Steelbane Hydra+60% Synergy
$0.39
Exsanguinate+58% Synergy
$0.38
Garruk's Uprising+57% Synergy
$0.44
Goldvein Hydra+57% Synergy
$2.88
Animist's Awakening+56% Synergy
$0.73
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaxara, the Exemplary decks.
Gargos, Vicious Watcher+56% Synergy
$0.94
Curse of the Swine+56% Synergy
$0.32
The Goose Mother+56% Synergy
$0.30
Lifeblood Hydra+54% Synergy
$0.37
Genesis Hydra+53% Synergy
$0.38
Stonecoil Serpent+53% Synergy
$0.69
Villainous Wealth+53% Synergy
$0.37
Corpsejack Menace+44% Synergy
$0.89
Branching Evolution+43% Synergy
$6.40
Cultivate+15% Synergy
$0.37
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Seedborn Muse+6% Synergy
$16.86
Cyclonic Rift+1% Synergy
$40.33
Demonic Tutor+0% Synergy
$72.36
Mystical Tutor0% Synergy
$15.83
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
$134.88
Worldly Tutor0% Synergy
$27.38
Vampiric Tutor0% Synergy
$58.03
Rhystic Study-1% Synergy
$70.04
Fierce Guardianship-1% Synergy
$55.95
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Vastwood Hydra+47% Synergy
$1.43
Mistcutter Hydra+47% Synergy
$3.16
Kalonian Hydra+47% Synergy
$6.52
Herald of Secret Streams+43% Synergy
$7.74
Nexos+40% Synergy
$11.95
Hooded Hydra+39% Synergy
$1.58
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds+37% Synergy
$4.83
Nyxborn Hydra+37% Synergy
$0.30
Protean Hydra+36% Synergy
$4.57
Neverwinter Hydra+32% Synergy
$7.73
Managorger Hydra+29% Synergy
$1.23
Owlin Spiralmancer+28% Synergy
$0.30
Benevolent Hydra+28% Synergy
$0.94
Geometer's Arthropod+27% Synergy
$0.28
Primo, the Unbounded+27% Synergy
$0.81
Capricopian+26% Synergy
$1.94
Ingenious Prodigy+23% Synergy
$0.33
Nyxbloom Ancient+22% Synergy
$28.52
Kodama of the West Tree+22% Synergy
$21.02
Fanatic of Rhonas+21% Synergy
$12.44
Zimone, Infinite Analyst+21% Synergy
$0.46
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer+20% Synergy
$0.27
Altered Ego+20% Synergy
$0.20
Kinetic Ooze+20% Synergy
$0.38
Nev, the Practical Dean+18% Synergy
$0.33
Wren's Run Hydra+18% Synergy
$0.27
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager+16% Synergy
$0.36
Vorel of the Hull Clade+15% Synergy
$0.36
Mossborn Hydra+15% Synergy
$10.34
Sporocyst+15% Synergy
$12.11
Feral Hydra+15% Synergy
$0.38
Hydra Broodmaster+13% Synergy
$0.38
Gyre Sage+13% Synergy
$4.66
Walking Ballista+13% Synergy
$12.48
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider+12% Synergy
$55.40
Wildwood Scourge+11% Synergy
$0.26
Ochre Jelly+11% Synergy
$0.38
Rampaging Yao Guai+10% Synergy
$6.01
Warden of the Grove+10% Synergy
$2.02
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian+10% Synergy
$39.50
Nimbus Swimmer+9% Synergy
$0.21
Tyrant Guard+8% Synergy
$5.09
Kruphix, God of Horizons+7% Synergy
$4.09
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor+6% Synergy
$3.51
Kami of Whispered Hopes+6% Synergy
$2.94
Bloom Tender+2% Synergy
$13.21
Llanowar Elves+0% Synergy
$0.32
Birds of Paradise0% Synergy
$8.95
Elvish Mystic-1% Synergy
$0.47
Sakura-Tribe Elder-9% Synergy
$0.34
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaxara, the Exemplary safe.
Pull from Tomorrow+44% Synergy
$0.26
Repulsive Mutation+37% Synergy
$0.63
Thassa's Intervention+34% Synergy
$0.40
Condescend+30% Synergy
$0.58
Blue Sun's Zenith+29% Synergy
$2.92
Inspiring Call+29% Synergy
$0.34
Erebos's Intervention+29% Synergy
$0.41
Syncopate+28% Synergy
$0.25
Tyvar's Stand+20% Synergy
$0.67
Slice from the Shadows+17% Synergy
$0.18
Icy Blast+15% Synergy
$1.56
Power Sink+14% Synergy
$0.15
Biomass Mutation+13% Synergy
$0.23
Silkguard+12% Synergy
$0.36
Stroke of Genius+11% Synergy
$0.30
Heroic Intervention+11% Synergy
$15.75
Black Sun's Twilight+11% Synergy
$0.33
Spectral Denial+11% Synergy
$0.34
March of Swirling Mist+11% Synergy
$4.06
Drown in Dreams+9% Synergy
$2.12
Death Denied+8% Synergy
$0.25
Clash of Wills+6% Synergy
$0.20
Spell Burst+6% Synergy
$0.40
Logic Knot+6% Synergy
$0.18
Mana Drain+5% Synergy
$57.36
Death Wind+5% Synergy
$0.09
Beast Within+5% Synergy
$0.47
Even the Score+5% Synergy
$0.48
Invigorating Surge+4% Synergy
$0.27
Krosan Grip+3% Synergy
$1.50
Return of the Wildspeaker+3% Synergy
$1.02
Chord of Calling+1% Synergy
$6.39
Growth Spiral+1% Synergy
$0.35
Deadly Rollick+0% Synergy
$25.73
Revitalizing Repast0% Synergy
$1.09
Mutational Advantage-1% Synergy
$7.65
Counterspell-2% Synergy
$3.77
Negate-6% Synergy
$0.16
Swan Song-7% Synergy
$9.63
Arcane Denial-8% Synergy
$1.31
Dark Ritual-8% Synergy
$8.66
Putrefy-9% Synergy
$0.25
Assassin's Trophy-11% Synergy
$0.76
An Offer You Can't Refuse-13% Synergy
$3.14
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zaxara, the Exemplary's game plan and control the board.
Finale of Revelation+46% Synergy
$0.34
Torment of Hailfire+41% Synergy
$37.86
Profane Command+39% Synergy
$0.35
Mind Spring+27% Synergy
$0.27
Mind into Matter+21% Synergy
$0.41
Kodama's Reach+19% Synergy
$1.42
Awaken the Woods+18% Synergy
$13.03
Blue Sun's Twilight+17% Synergy
$0.46
Open into Wonder+14% Synergy
$0.37
Open the Way+13% Synergy
$0.61
Pest Infestation+12% Synergy
$0.55
Doppelgang+11% Synergy
$1.71
Mathemagics+10% Synergy
$3.25
Expansion Algorithm+9% Synergy
$2.13
Nylea's Intervention+8% Synergy
$0.56
Green Sun's Zenith+8% Synergy
$30.14
Finale of Devastation+8% Synergy
$52.21
Aggressive Biomancy+7% Synergy
$0.52
Mass Manipulation+7% Synergy
$2.10
Wildest Dreams+7% Synergy
$0.42
Black Sun's Zenith+7% Synergy
$0.38
Gaze of Granite+7% Synergy
$0.20
Wave Goodbye+7% Synergy
$1.00
Nature's Lore+7% Synergy
$2.12
Primal Might+7% Synergy
$0.26
Green Sun's Twilight+7% Synergy
$0.31
Damnable Pact+7% Synergy
$1.50
Rampant Growth+7% Synergy
$0.58
Overwhelming Stampede+6% Synergy
$0.61
Fangs of Kalonia+5% Synergy
$0.34
Silver Scrutiny+5% Synergy
$0.30
Exponential Growth+4% Synergy
$0.49
Three Visits+3% Synergy
$4.46
Migration Path+3% Synergy
$0.37
Farseek+3% Synergy
$0.36
Skyshroud Claim+3% Synergy
$1.02
Diabolic Tutor+2% Synergy
$2.27
Nature's Rhythm+1% Synergy
$4.91
Explore+0% Synergy
$0.27
Bala Ged Recovery-3% Synergy
$6.27
Toxic Deluge-9% Synergy
$3.44
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith+33% Synergy
$65.01
The Earth Crystal+22% Synergy
$12.52
The Great Henge+15% Synergy
$62.39
Fractal Harness+10% Synergy
$0.31
Lightning Greaves+10% Synergy
$4.10
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire+10% Synergy
$5.69
Combine Chrysalis+6% Synergy
$0.33
Swiftfoot Boots+6% Synergy
$1.93
Doubling Cube+6% Synergy
$33.80
Horizon Stone+4% Synergy
$1.22
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zaxara, the Exemplary's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Doubling Season+45% Synergy
$34.21
Simic Ascendancy+33% Synergy
$0.43
Freed from the Real+33% Synergy
$9.72
Terrasymbiosis+29% Synergy
$7.87
Pemmin's Aura+24% Synergy
$12.40
Mana Reflection+16% Synergy
$2.54
Lattice Library+14% Synergy
$0.24
Hardened Scales+14% Synergy
$2.47
Mana Bloom+12% Synergy
$0.24
Hydra's Growth+12% Synergy
$2.06
Primal Vigor+11% Synergy
$14.48
Retribution of the Ancients+9% Synergy
$0.48
Innkeeper's Talent+9% Synergy
$7.83
Up the Beanstalk+8% Synergy
$2.23
Parallel Lives+8% Synergy
$37.84
Loading Zone+8% Synergy
$1.34
Sphere Grid+8% Synergy
$8.55
Court of Garenbrig+7% Synergy
$16.31
Elemental Bond+6% Synergy
$4.06
Springleaf Parade+6% Synergy
$9.48
Greater Good+6% Synergy
$1.13
Colossal Majesty+5% Synergy
$1.53
Lost in the Maze+5% Synergy
$0.35
Virtue of Strength+5% Synergy
$4.62
Zendikar Resurgent+5% Synergy
$2.32
The Meathook Massacre+4% Synergy
$26.77
Wilderness Reclamation+4% Synergy
$3.17
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+4% Synergy
$8.80
Unnatural Growth+3% Synergy
$3.34
Tribute to the World Tree+3% Synergy
$12.17
Wild Growth-1% Synergy
$0.55
Sylvan Library-2% Synergy
$27.61
Mystic Remora-8% Synergy
$12.59
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaxara, the Exemplary to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner+12% Synergy
$0.88
Nissa, Steward of Elements+8% Synergy
$0.38
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+25% Synergy
$4.25
Lair of the Hydra+21% Synergy
$0.39
Temple of the False God+18% Synergy
$0.31
Rogue's Passage+16% Synergy
$0.37
Castle Garenbrig+9% Synergy
$8.03
Three Tree City+8% Synergy
$26.77
Karn's Bastion+8% Synergy
$2.84
Evendo, Waking Haven+5% Synergy
$16.70
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+4% Synergy
$53.55
Mosswort Bridge+3% Synergy
$0.33
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+2% Synergy
$14.32
Alchemist's Refuge+1% Synergy
$0.37
Cabal Coffers+1% Synergy
$28.93
Mistrise Village-1% Synergy
$8.84
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-1% Synergy
$63.16
Mortuary Mire-2% Synergy
$0.41
Bojuka Bog-7% Synergy
$1.21
Boseiju, Who Endures-7% Synergy
$50.17
Otawara, Soaring City-8% Synergy
$28.63
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Elementalist's Palette+57% Synergy
$0.33
Brass Infiniscope+27% Synergy
$0.29
Astral Cornucopia+19% Synergy
$0.30
The Eternity Elevator+11% Synergy
$2.49
Thought Vessel+9% Synergy
$2.44
Sol Ring+7% Synergy
$1.43
Simic Signet+6% Synergy
$0.38
Thran Dynamo+5% Synergy
$4.82
Chromatic Lantern+4% Synergy
$0.81
Everflowing Chalice+4% Synergy
$0.35
Arcane Signet+4% Synergy
$0.43
Golgari Signet+4% Synergy
$0.36
Commander's Sphere+1% Synergy
$0.29
Dimir Signet+1% Synergy
$1.20
Fellwar Stone-5% Synergy
$0.86
Talisman of Curiosity-5% Synergy
$0.48
Talisman of Resilience-5% Synergy
$0.40
Talisman of Dominance-8% Synergy
$0.79
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zaxara, the Exemplary decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+19% Synergy
$0.29
Simic Growth Chamber+8% Synergy
$0.35
Zagoth Triome+6% Synergy
$23.28
Turbulent Wilderness+6% Synergy
$5.13
Opulent Palace+6% Synergy
$0.34
Forest+6% Synergy
$0.09
Rejuvenating Springs+5% Synergy
$3.85
Island+5% Synergy
$0.08
Barkchannel Pathway+5% Synergy
$4.69
Swamp+5% Synergy
$0.09
Cavern of Souls+4% Synergy
$48.19
Myriad Landscape+4% Synergy
$0.30
Sodden Verdure+4% Synergy
$0.36
Flooded Grove+4% Synergy
$0.31
Undergrowth Stadium+3% Synergy
$5.65
Dreamroot Cascade+2% Synergy
$0.93
Thornwood Falls+2% Synergy
$0.22
Deathcap Glade+2% Synergy
$2.07
Jungle Hollow+2% Synergy
$0.15
Sunken Hollow+1% Synergy
$0.28
Dimir Aqueduct+1% Synergy
$0.39
Yavimaya Coast+1% Synergy
$0.36
Command Tower+0% Synergy
$0.34
Golgari Rot Farm+0% Synergy
$0.36
Twilight Mire+0% Synergy
$0.71
Temple of Mystery0% Synergy
$0.30
Breeding Pool0% Synergy
$9.59
Hinterland Harbor-1% Synergy
$0.31
Shipwreck Marsh-1% Synergy
$7.22
Morphic Pool-1% Synergy
$29.26
Tropical Island-2% Synergy
Llanowar Wastes-2% Synergy
$0.52
Overgrown Tomb-2% Synergy
$8.81
Bayou-2% Synergy
Underground Sea-2% Synergy
Evolving Wilds-2% Synergy
$0.28
Exotic Orchard-3% Synergy
$0.27
Fabled Passage-3% Synergy
$1.04
Watery Grave-4% Synergy
$9.39
Underground River-4% Synergy
$1.89
Temple of Deceit-4% Synergy
$0.20
Woodland Cemetery-5% Synergy
$0.54
Foreboding Landscape-5% Synergy
$0.23
Temple of Malady-6% Synergy
$0.37
Darkwater Catacombs-6% Synergy
$0.37
Terramorphic Expanse-7% Synergy
$0.31
Misty Rainforest-7% Synergy
$38.22
Verdant Catacombs-8% Synergy
$27.76
Drowned Catacomb-9% Synergy
$0.84
Polluted Delta-9% Synergy
$19.73
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